County Fair

The Arlington county fair was only a ten minute bicycle ride from our place. One of the highlights was of course the pig race. Mia was able to watch it from a good spot on papa's shoulder and enjoyed it so much we had to watch it twice. She even talked about buying some piglets for herself.
She also enjoyed the rides but was not too happy when she had to share the driving with a little boy.

But then later she had a whole bus for herself on another ride.

We also sampled some fair food but Mia's main interest was of course the ice cream truck.

For the motor cycle ride she picked the one in her favorite color:

The whale fish ride was almost too tame for her:

There was also a small circus too watch

Chopsticks

When mama and papa were eating dinner with chopsticks this evening Mia had to give it a try as well. She didn't do too bad and actually managed to eat a few small pieces of tofu and some rice.
After that we went out for a evening walk. Her baby doll had to come along as well and also her dog.

At the right tree the dog had to go for some important business:

Rehoboth Beach

For a short break from the summer in the city we headed to Rehoboth Beach in Delaware. Mia did well on the three hour drive and the hotel was only a block and a half from the beach.

When Mia checked out the Atlantic on the first evening her T-Shirt got wet but it was warm enough for just shorts:
The next day we headed for a nice beach in a state park.

One of the highlights there was the ice cream and french fries lunch

Another high light was the Fun Land amusement park.

One of Mia's favorites there was the motor bike

At the pool with friends

During the heat wave with temperatures above 100° F it was great to have a rooftop pool just a few steps away. For the last week Mia saw her friends there almost every evening - and sometimes even for a quick splash around noon.
From Erika she learned how to jump and touch the bottom

Chloe borrowed her noodle
But now Mia's friends are about to leave town for vacation. So Mia has to play again with mama and papa:

The Pool Girl

On a hot summer day its really nice to have the rooftop pool just a few steps from our door. After seeing some other kids being tossed up in the air for a splash into the water Mia wanted to try the same and really enjoyed it

She also tries to swim with a board just like her friends:

But of course papa has to stay around with a helping hand

Glen Echo Park

Sunday morning started with a puppet show for the very young at Gen Echo Park. Mia really enjoyed the show about different farm animals . There was a a singing chicken or a hula dancing pig and may other animals. The only think Mia missed was a cow.
After that she checked out the 90 year old carousel which had been very nicely restored. Mia not only liked all the different animals but also the organ music during the 15 minute rides



We also met some friends and Mia got to have lunch with baby Ida, Howie and Cherry:

On the phone with Mama

Mia is already used to talking on the phone with papa when he is in the office. So when mama went for a little trip this Saturday Mia was ready for a little chat:

She also knows how to hang up after a "Bye, bye":